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FNUS56 KOTX 261346
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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
646 AM PDT SUN APR 26 2026
DISCUSSION
AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE THIS AFTERNOON WILL RESULT IN SCATTERED
SHOWERS DEVELOPING OVER NORTHEAST WASHINGTON INTO THE IDAHO
PANHANDLE. THERE IS ALSO A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS FOR
NORTH IDAHO. DRY AND BREEZY NORTH WINDS WILL OCCUR TODAY DOWN THE
OKANOGAN VALLEY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS LINGERS INTO MONDAY AND
TUESDAY MAINLY FOR THE SAME AREAS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON AND
NORTH IDAHO. OTHERWISE A WARMING TREND IS FORECAST THROUGH THE
WEEK.
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FORECASTS FOR 20 FOOT WIND SPEEDS (VALLEYS AND RIDGE TOPS) ARE
10 MINUTE AVERAGES REFLECTING RAWS WIND.
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WAZ696-698-270145-
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,
AND LEAVENWORTH
646 AM PDT SUN APR 26 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-64 VALLEYS AND 42-52 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 4 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-43 VALLEYS AND 24-34 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-65 VALLEYS AND 45-55 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....5 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 38 TO 47 VALLEYS
30 TO
40 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 55 TO 65 VALLEYS...45 TO 55 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 46 VALLEYS
30 TO
40 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 62 TO 71 VALLEYS...51 TO 61 MOUNTAINS.
SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 51 VALLEYS
34 TO
44 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 64 TO 73 VALLEYS...53 TO 63 MOUNTAINS.
SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 52 VALLEYS
35 TO 45 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 65 TO 75 VALLEYS...55 TO 65 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 03 - 09 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-270145-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
646 AM PDT SUN APR 26 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-63 VALLEYS AND 40-50 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER VALLEYS, AND 9 DEGREES WARMER
MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-30 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 25-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 4 TO 12 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....31-41 VALLEYS AND 23-33 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF VALLEY
RAIN SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-63 VALLEYS AND 42-52 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........40-55 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 14 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....5 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 38 TO
46 VALLEYS...30 TO 40 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 51 TO 61 VALLEYS...41 TO
51 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY...WARMER. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 36 TO 44 VALLEYS
28 TO
38 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 62 TO 72 VALLEYS...51 TO 61 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 41 TO
49 VALLEYS...34 TO 44 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 62 TO 72 VALLEYS...52 TO
62 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40 TO 50 VALLEYS
33 TO 43 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 64 TO 74 VALLEYS...53 TO 63 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 03 - 09 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-270145-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
646 AM PDT SUN APR 26 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-63.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........1 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-40.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-67.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 38 TO 45. HIGHS 59 TO 68. WEST
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 45. HIGHS 65 TO 72.
NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 41 TO 50. HIGHS 66 TO 75. SOUTH
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 52. HIGHS
67 TO 77.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 03 - 09 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-270145-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
646 AM PDT SUN APR 26 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-65.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........12-18 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........1 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 4 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-40.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-69.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-29 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. HIGHS
62 TO 71. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. HIGHS
67 TO 76. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 50. HIGHS 69 TO 78. SOUTH
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 46 TO 53. HIGHS
71 TO 81.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 03 - 09 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-270145-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
646 AM PDT SUN APR 26 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-64 VALLEYS AND 48-56 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-21 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 4 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-38.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68 VALLEYS AND 51-59 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....5 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 38 TO
43. HIGHS 59 TO 69 VALLEYS...54 TO 61 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 39 TO 47. HIGHS
65 TO 75 VALLEYS...58 TO 68 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44 TO 51. HIGHS
69 TO 79 VALLEYS...63 TO 71 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 03 - 09 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-270145-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
646 AM PDT SUN APR 26 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-62 VALLEYS AND 47-55 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-22 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........1 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....29-35.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-66 VALLEYS AND 51-59 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 36 TO
42. HIGHS 60 TO 69 VALLEYS...53 TO 61 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 37 TO 47. HIGHS
65 TO 75 VALLEYS...59 TO 69 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 41 TO 50. HIGHS
69 TO 79 VALLEYS...62 TO 71 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 03 - 09 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-701-270145-
SELKIRK MOUNTAINS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 700)-
FOOTHILLS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 701)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF METALINE FALLS, IONE, COLVILLE,
DEER PARK, AND NEWPORT
646 AM PDT SUN APR 26 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-62 VALLEYS AND 42-52 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-35 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 30-45 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........9 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 2 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SNOW
SHOWERS EARLY IN THE EVENING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-36.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....5 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-65 VALLEYS AND 46-56 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-40 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....5 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 35 TO
42. HIGHS 59 TO 67 VALLEYS...49 TO 58 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 38 TO 46. HIGHS
65 TO 75 VALLEYS...56 TO 66 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 40 TO 47.
HIGHS 69 TO 77 VALLEYS...59 TO 68 MOUNTAINS.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 50. HIGHS 70 TO
78 VALLEYS...60 TO 69 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 03 - 09 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-270145-
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE
646 AM PDT SUN APR 26 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS IN THE MORNING THEN RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS
LIKELY IN THE AFTERNOON. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-57 VALLEYS AND 40-50 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 40-55 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS IN THE EVENING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...10 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....26-36.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........70-80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 71-90 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-59 VALLEYS AND 43-53 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO 42. HIGHS 55 TO 61 VALLEYS...45 TO
55 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 35 TO
44. HIGHS 61 TO 66 VALLEYS...51 TO 61 MOUNTAINS. NORTH WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 36 TO 44. HIGHS 66 TO 72 VALLEYS
57 TO 67 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 39 TO 48. HIGHS 66 TO 73 VALLEYS...58 TO
68 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 03 - 09 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-270145-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
646 AM PDT SUN APR 26 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-67.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-21 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........2 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-43.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-70.
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40 TO 46. HIGHS 62 TO 70. WEST
WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40 TO 47. HIGHS 66 TO 74.
NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 51. HIGHS 69 TO 77.
SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 54. HIGHS
70 TO 80.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 03 - 09 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-708-270145-
WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707)-EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN -
PALOUSE - SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 708)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOSES LAKE, EPHRATA, SPOKANE, PULLMAN,
RITZVILLE, WILBUR, AND CHENEY
646 AM PDT SUN APR 26 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY IN THE MORNING THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...5 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-67.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-29 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........1 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....5 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-42.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-70.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 39 TO 46. HIGHS 62 TO 71.
SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. HIGHS
66 TO 73. EAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 49. HIGHS 70 TO 78. EAST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44 TO 52. HIGHS
71 TO 80.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 03 - 09 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-270145-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
646 AM PDT SUN APR 26 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-65.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-41.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-40 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40 TO 46. HIGHS 59 TO 69.
SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. HIGHS
62 TO 72. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. HIGHS
67 TO 77. EAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 51. HIGHS
69 TO 79.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 03 - 09 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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